US5011218A
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Headliner
Assignee: Van Dresser Corp
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Filing: 1989-01-17
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Granted: 1991-04-30
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Expires: 2009-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A headliner and retainer bar assembly adapted to be installed in the roof of a vehicle, comprising a headliner panel, a retainer bar extending along the front edge portion of the panel on the top side of the panel next to the roof of the vehicle, and accessory components including sun visors on the bottom, finish side of the panel. The accessory components are secured to the retainer bar by fasteners which extend through the headliner panel to provide a sandwich assembly capable of being installed as a unit. Fasteners, preferably of the type which are installed by being pushed into the designated attaching holes and then strongly resist being pulled back out, secure the retainer bar to the roof frame structure of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward L. Danner
- 👤 Alan D. Picken
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:28
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D65/00; B62D65/02; B62D65/14; B60; B60J; B60J3/00; B60J3/02; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/02; B60R13/0212; B60R13/0225; B60R11/00; B60R11/02; B60R13/0206; B60R2011/0001; B60R2011/0003; B60R2011/0028; B60R2011/0042; B60R2011/0043; B60R2011/0045; B60R2013/0281; B60R2013/0287; B60R2013/0293
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A headliner and retainer assembly adapted to be installed in a vehicle adjacent the roof thereof, said assembly comprising a headliner panel, headliner accessory components, and an elongated retainer bar, said retainer bar extending along one edge portion of said headliner panel on the side thereof which, when said assembly is installed, faces the roof of the vehicle, said components being disposed on the opposite side of said headliner panel and secured to said retainer bar by fasteners extending through said headliner panel to provide a sandwich assembly which is capable of being installed as a unit in the vehicle, and means for securing said retainer bar to the roof structure of the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A headliner and retainer assembly adapted to be installed in a vehicle adjacent the roof thereof, said assembly comprising a headliner panel, headliner accessory components, and an elongated retainer bar, said retainer bar extending along one edge portion of said headliner panel on the side thereof which, when said assembly is installed, faces the roof of the vehicle, said components being disposed on the opposite side of said headliner panel and secured to said retainer bar by fasteners extending through said headliner panel to provide a sandwich assembly which is capable of being installed as a unit in the vehicle, and means for securing said retainer bar to the roof structure of the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A headliner and retainer assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said means for securing said retainer bar to the roof structure of the vehicle comprises push fasteners of the type which resist withdrawal after insertion in a hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A headliner and retainer assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said retainer bar extends along the front edge portion of said headliner panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A headliner and retainer assembly as defined in claim 1, including an additional component on said opposite side of said headliner panel, a retainer member on the first-mentioned side of said headliner panel, and fastener means extending through said headliner panel and securing said additional component to said retainer member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
A headliner and liner assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said retainer bar extends along the front edge portion of said headliner panel for substantially the full width thereof, and said means for securing said retainer bar to the roof structure of the vehicle comprises push fasteners of the type which resist withdrawal after inserting in a hole.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
A headliner and retainer assembly as defined in claim 5, including an additional component on said opposite side of said headliner panel, a retainer member on the first-mentioned side of said headliner panel, and fastener means extending through said headliner panel and securing said additional component to said retainer member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A liner and retainer assembly as defined in claim 2, wherein said securing means includes fasteners having heads which are covered and concealed by said liner panel when said liner panel is viewed from said opposite side thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
105 words
A headliner and retainer assembly adapted to be installed in a vehicle adjacent the roof thereof, said assembly comprising a headliner panel, headliner accessory components, and a retainer, said retainer being disposed on the side of said headliner panel which, when said assembly is installed, faces the roof of the vehicle, said components being disposed on the opposite side of said headliner panel and secured to said retainer by fasteners extending through said headliner panel to provide a sandwich assembly which is capable of being installed as a unit in the vehicle, and means for securing said retainer to the roof structure of the vehicle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
105 words
A headliner and retainer assembly adapted to be installed in a vehicle adjacent the roof thereof, said assembly comprising a headliner panel, headliner accessory components, and a retainer, said retainer being disposed on the side of said headliner panel which, when said assembly is installed, faces the roof of the vehicle, said components being disposed on the opposite side of said headliner panel and secured to said retainer by fasteners extending through said headliner panel to provide a sandwich assembly which is capable of being installed as a unit in the vehicle, and means for securing said retainer to the roof structure of the vehicle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
124 words
A liner and retainer assembly adapted to be installed in a vehicle, said assembly comprising a liner panel, liner accessory components, and accessory retainer means, said retainer means being disposed on the side of said liner panel which, when said assembly is installed in the vehicle, faces the frame structure of the vehicle, said accessory components being disposed on the opposite side of said liner panel, and fasteners for securing together said linear panel, accessory components, and retainer means in a sandwich assembly capable of being installed as a unit in the vehicle and for mounting said sandwich assembly to the frame structure of the vehicle with the side of said liner panel on which said retainer means is disposed facing said frame structure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
124 words
A liner and retainer assembly adapted to be installed in a vehicle, said assembly comprising a liner panel, liner accessory components, and accessory retainer means, said retainer means being disposed on the side of said liner panel which, when said assembly is installed in the vehicle, faces the frame structure of the vehicle, said accessory components being disposed on the opposite side of said liner panel, and fasteners for securing together said linear panel, accessory components, and retainer means in a sandwich assembly capable of being installed as a unit in the vehicle and for mounting said sandwich assembly to the frame structure of the vehicle with the side of said liner panel on which said retainer means is disposed facing said frame structure.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-04-29 | 1994-10-29 | 1995-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-04-29 | 1998-10-29 | 1999-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-04-29 | 2002-10-29 | 2003-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |